Fire Extinguishers
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Fire Extinguishers can be a small headache for some people, as their is so much knowledge to understand, Regulations & Legislation. Types of fire extinguishers, different types of classes of fire. It can be a whole new world for someone people. That's why we are here to help!
Water Fire Extinguisher
This is as simple as it can get, this water fire extinguishers contains nothing but tap water, this type of extinguisher is used for Class A fires...
Wood, Paper & Textiles Only.
This would be one of extinguishers you have in a typical office setting.
Foam Fire Extinguishers
Foam Fire Extinguishers have a special medium within the pressurized cylinder, their are many different types of foam including AFFF Foam.
These can be used on Class A & Class B fires.
Class B Fires are flammable liquids, such as Petrol's & Oils
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher (CO2)
A Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher, also better known as a CO2 is used for Electrical Fires Only.
This Extinguisher does not have a "Class" as an Electrical Class does not exist. This extinguisher is known as a clean agent as it does not leave any material behind after discharge, as it made up of a gas.
Powder Fire Extinguisher
Powder Fire Extinguishers are to be used only in outdoor spaces or very open in-door places, as the powder within the fire extinguisher can cause harm to the human respiratory system if excessively inhaled. These are multifunctional extinguishers, they have classes of A,B & C! A Class C fire is a gaseouse fire.
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher
The Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher is solely used for cooking oils within restaurants or takeaways. This extinguisher covers the oil with a thick layer or wax-like substance to kill the fire, as using a water based production will cause a larger fire.
Lithium Fire Extinguishers
This a fairly new type of extinguisher to keep up with the high amount of lithium ion-battery operated electronics on the market place at the moment, such as Cars, Scooters, Power Tools, Car Battery Packs.
why you do not put water on a oil fire
This is an experiment held by local Fire Service within a UK Village/Town.
This is to raise awareness for the local people about the risks involved with using water to extinguish a oil based fire.
This is why we have a specialist fire extinguisher called a Wet Chemical.